Doha – September 8, 2026: HERO, a startup project pioneered by two students and one alumnus from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), advanced to the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, becoming the second team from Qatar to reach this stage of the global competition since 2021. HERO is one of 21 startups that were selected to participate in the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, a four-week, in-person program held in the UK, which brought together promising student ventures from a…
Following more than QAR 500 million in deals closed in 2025, the 2026 edition will run at DECC from 27–29 October. The three-day event is expected to welcome 16,000 visitors, 70+ developers and 100+ industry leaders for live project showcases, investor matching and the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Doha, Qatar – 08 September 2026 – Following a landmark 2025 edition that saw more than QAR 500 million in deals closed, Cityscape Qatar, the c
Doha, Qatar – August 2026: Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced its return as a Supporting Partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Qatar’s fitness community and encouraging active, healthy lifestyles. Now in its sixth edition, the Seashore Phoenix Games is a functional fitness championship organized by Erada Fitness, bringing together athletes to compete in a ser…
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Gaza Strip, State of Palestine, 5 May 2026 – Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global foundation for education and development, with support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has supported the completion of 100 learning spaces across 10 school sites in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Gaza Culture and Development Group. The intervention marks a significant step towards restoring access to safe, structured, and dignified learning environments for childr
New coverage includes a 4-year full unit warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty Doha, Qatar – May 5, 2026: Hisense, in collaboration with its strategic partner in Qatar, Modern Home, has introduced an extended warranty offering on its air conditioning range in Qatar, reinforcing its commitment to long-term reliability and customer confidence. The new coverage includes a 4-year warranty on air conditioning units and a 5-year warranty on compressors, providing customers with enhanced peace of mind and a stronger after-sales value proposition. The extended warranty was announced earlier this year during a dedicated partner gathe
Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management through advanced digital solutions. Hayya was selected for its continued evolution into a comprehensive digital platform for e-visa processing, event access and accreditation, supported by seamless integration with government systems. This ecosystem is further strengthened by a portfolio of complementary solutions, including the Hayya Mobile App, Hayya Portal (HMP), t
Jaidah Group Executive Director examines shifting consumer demand and new ownership models in a Global Platform video by Oxford Business Group Doha, May 2026: Chinese automotive manufacturers have captured close to 30% of Qatar’s car market in just two years, a shift that signals a deeper transformation in how the region’s consumers think about mobility. A new Global Platform video by Oxford Business Group, produced in partnership with Jaidah Group, examines what is driving this change and what it means for the future of Qatar’s automotive sector. The video, titled Qatar’s Evolving Auto and Mobility Sector, features Moha
Riyadh, May 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Interior affirmed that citizens and residents caught transporting people without a Hajj permit, in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions, will face a fine of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and a request for court-ordered confiscation of the vehicle. The ministry added that expatriate violators will be deported after serving their penalties and banned from reentering the Kingdom for the legally specified periods. The ministry stressed that a valid Hajj permit is required to perform Hajj. It urged everyone to comply with regulations governing the 1447 AH Hajj seaso
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Doha – September 8, 2026: HERO, a startup project pioneered by two students and one alumnus from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), advanced to the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, becoming the second team from Qatar to reach this stage of the global competition since 2021. HERO is one of 21 startups that were selected to participate in the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, a four-week, in-person program held in the UK, which brought together promising student ventures from a…
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Lusail – Qatar, 12 April 2026: Dukhan Bank convened its Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2026 via video conferencing through the Zoom application. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad Bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the presence of 86.46% of the Bank’s shareholders. During the AGM, all the items on the agenda were discussed, including listening to and endorsing the Board of Director’s Report on the results of the Bank and financial statements for year ended December 31, 2025, and discussion of the plan for the year 2026. The meeting addressed the Dukhan Bank Gove
Doha, Qatar – 14th April 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been named “Digital Insurer of the Year in Qatar” and “Best Insurance App in Qatar” at The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026. This recognition highlights QIC’s key role in redefining the insurance and digital services landscape in Qatar, by building the first all-in-one digital ecosystem that combines both insurance and non-insurance daily services on a single platform. Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, said: “Winning these two prestigious accolades unde
A new Oxford Business Group Global Platform feature highlights the role of emerging technologies in building long-term water resilience across the MENA region Doha, April 6, 2026: With the United Nations repeatedly ranking Qatar as the country most at risk of water scarcity globally, the Gulf’s relationship with water has never been more urgent. A new Global Platform video by Oxford Business Group examines how Qatar — and the broader MENA region — is confronting a stark paradox: world-class desalination infrastructure that is also a single point of vulnerability, and why diversifying into decentralised solutions is no longe
Doha – April 6, 2026: The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King’s College London, U.K., delivered a presentation titled “Navigating the Link Between the Mouth and Body.” The relationship between oral and systemic health is rooted in the understanding that the mouth is not separate from general health. As a result, conditions in the mouth,
Doha, Qatar – April 6, 2026 In a strategic move to strengthen Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and accelerate innovation, Namaa Social Incubator, one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, and Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and supporting the growth of emerging businesses. The partnership reflects a shared vision to foster a dynamic, inclusive, and knowledge-driven economy, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country’s ongoing efforts toward economic diversification and sustainable developmen
08 April 2026 (Singapore) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. Working together as part of the IATA Strategic Partnerships Program, the partners tested how digital identity stored in mobile wallets and biometric verification can support seamless passenger journeys with